King James Version
Mark 6:51 in the King James Version says “And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and...” — study this verse from Mark chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.”
Mark 6:51 · KJV
But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:
For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.
And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“unto”
G4314a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
“them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“into”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“beyond”
G1537a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
“measure”
G4053superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with g1537) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence
“amazed”
G1839to put (stand) out of wits, i.e., astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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